As a beginner I am still working out my impressions of tai chi and what it's doing for me. I started because I like the grace and flow in the movements. For me, at this point, the movements represent a beautiful physical discipline. In my daily life at the office, tai chi has become an alternative "break". Instead of sitting down with a coffee in the afternoon, I find a quiet space to practice. I have been very lucky in this regard as I have a colleague, advanced in tai chi, who joins me and helps with my training. On a few occassions, these practices have given me an inner stillness. I attribute this to clearing out my mind of thoughts and shifting to concentrating on movement